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“Eight months in Taliban custody, the best adventure I have experienced so far.”

The story of a young Briton – on X, formerly Twitter, he calls himself ‘Lord Miles’ – cannot be surpassed in terms of absurdity.

But first things first. Two years ago – shortly before the Taliban invaded Afghanistan – physics student Miles Routledge apparently wanted to experience something during his summer holidays. “I simply Googled the most dangerous countries to travel to,” the then 21-year-old told the Times, and quickly traveled to the Afghan capital Kabul “just for fun,” as a friend of Routledge confirmed.

As the Taliban moved further and further into Kabul, the fun was temporarily over. Routledge became frightened and contacted the British embassy several times. After a stay in a UN safehouse, he traveled to Dubai on an evacuation flight.

The return to Afghanistan

And now the absurd part of the story begins. At the beginning of this year, the Briton returned to Afghanistan – and was arrested again. After eight months, he has now been released along with three compatriots, the Guardian reports. Although ‘released’ is probably not the right term. Routledge – it was not yet certain at the time whether he was still alive – loved his time with the Taliban. On X the student writes:

Routledge asks the X-community why anyone was even remotely concerned that they didn’t trust them.

He will return to Kabul next month and has been promised an immunity letter.

As if these statements not long ago exceeded the level of disrespect towards people suffering under the Taliban regime, the carefree Brit is currently thinking about other exciting travel destinations.

With Afghanistan hit by a second devastating earthquake in four days on Wednesday and thousands of families now facing rubble, Routledge is excited about his time in Afghanistan.

As early as mid-July – after four months in Taliban custody – a friend contacted the X Community on behalf of Routledge.

Miles Routledge and the three other Britons were arrested early this year for alleged violations of Afghan laws.

From the perspective of a British non-profit organization working in conflict zones, the four men’s stay in Afghanistan is not so relaxing. They are now coming home, writes the organization Presidium Network on X. “Many thanks to everyone who supported these men during this difficult time. We are all relieved.”

Kevin Cornwell, a British national, was working for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees when he was arrested in January. The Taliban accused him of keeping an illegal firearm in his hotel room safe, the Guardian reports. According to Cornwell’s family, the Taliban gave him a permit for the weapon. (First)